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There’s a need for self-regulation in social and traditional media to prevent devaluation of news, says Vice President Naidu

NEW DELHI: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said there was need to ensure “sanity” in the use of the rapidly expanding social...

SC directs states to carry out fire safety audit of dedicated COVID-19 hospitals

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed all the states to carry out fire safety audit of dedicated COVID-19 hospitals across the country...

Iran builds at underground nuclear facility amid US tensions

TEHRAN: Iran has begun construction on a site at its underground nuclear facility at Fordo amid tensions with the US over its atomic program,...

IND vs AUS 1st: Test Bowlers led by Ashwin put India in control on Day 2

ADELAIDE: Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin produced one of his most memorable overseas performances as Indian bowlers collectively terrorised Australia into submission, bowling them out...

Lewandowski, Bronze win FIFA player of the year awards

PARIS: Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was named men's player of the year on Thursday at FIFA's 'The Best' awards ceremony in Zurich. The 32-year-old...

New farm laws have not come overnight, says PM

Bhopal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the new agricultural laws brought by his government have not come overnight, but were long overdue and insisted that...

COVID-19 tally in India rises to 99.79 lakh

New Delhi:  India's COVID-19 caseload rose to 99.79 lakh with 22,890 new infections being reported in a day, while total recoveries crossed the 95...

DDC Polls: Farooq seeks repolling in Garoora-Bandipora

Srinagar: NC president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday demanded repolling in Garoora District Development Council constituency in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora in view of allegations...

Foundation stone for Ayodhya mosque to be laid on R-Day; blueprint this week

LUCKNOW: The blueprint of the mosque to replace the Babri Masjid will be unveiled this Saturday and its foundation laid on Republic Day on...

HC’s can’t order to speed up trial on application by person not connected with case: SC

NEW DELHI: A high court cannot order a lower court to expedite trial on an application by a person who is not connected with...

US Joint Chiefs chairman meets with Taliban on peace talks

KABUL: The top US general held unannounced talks with Taliban peace negotiators in the Persian Gulf to urge a reduction in violence across Afghanistan,...

China’s spacecraft successfully brings home moon samples

BEIJING: China’s Chang’e-5 probe successfully touched down on Earth in the early hours of Thursday, bringing home the first samples of the moon in...

Indian entrepreneur named among ‘Young Champions of the Earth’ winners by UN environment agency

United Nations: A 29-year-old Indian entrepreneur is among the seven winners of the prestigious "Young Champions of the Earth" 2020 prize given by the...

IND vs AUS 1st Test: Australia restrict India to 233/6 at stumps on Day 1 after Kohli run-out

ADELAIDE: Virat Kohli's enduring love affair with Adelaide Oval resulted in a classy 74 but his untimely run-out triggered a batting collapse as India...

Pink ball should replace ‘pathetic’ red-ball in Tests, says Warne

ADELAIDE: Australia spin legend Shane Warne on Thursday made a strong pitch for the pink ball to be used in all Test matches in...

Amir quits cricket alleging mental torture, says can’t play under current PCB management

KARACHI: Pakistan fast bowler Mohammed Amir on Thursday announced a dramatic end to his international cricket career, alleging that he has been "mentally tortured"...

Sports Ministry formally recognises yogasana as competitive sport

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Thursday formally recognised yogasana as a competitive sport, which will enable the ancient practice to avail government funding. Sports...

Amir quits cricket alleging mental torture, says can’t play under current PCB management

Karachi: Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir on Thursday announced a dramatic end to his international cricket career, alleging that he has been "mentally tortured"...

Turkey won’t step back on S-400s despite US sanctions

Ankara: Turkey won't step back from its decision to deploy Russian air defence systems despite US sanctions imposed on the country over the purchase,...

India, Bangladesh ink 7 pacts; restore cross-border rail link

New Delhi:  In a reflection of their rapidly growing ties, India and Bangladesh on Thursday sealed seven agreements to further broadbase cooperation in a...

SC refuses to interfere with HC order quashing detention of Kafeel Khan under NSA

New Delhi:The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court verdict which had quashed the detention of Dr Kafeel Khan...

COVID-19 caseload in India climbs to 99.56 lakh

New Delhi: India's COVID-19 caseload rose to 99.56 lakh with 24,010 new infections being reported in a day, while the number of people who have...

BSF says it killed 2 militants along Pak border in Punjab

  New Delhi:The Border Security Force (BSF) gunned down two militants along the India-Pakistan International Border in Punjab in the early hours of Thursday, official...

Polls have heralded new chapter in history of democracy: Singh

Jammu: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said the District Development Council (DDC) elections happening for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir have...

Justice Pankaj Mithal elevated as Chief Justice of J&K HC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended elevation of five judges as Chief Justices of different High Courts including Jammu and Kashmir. The...

Srinagar shivers at minus 4.8

Srinagar: Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, experienced the coldest night of the season on Wednesday as the valley reeled under cold...

No intrusions, major faceoffs in Eastern Command area since Ladakh crisis: Army commander

Kolkata: Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Anil Chauhan on Wednesday said there have been no intrusions or major faceoffs in the area of responsibility...

PM Modi to attend Aligarh Muslim University’s centenary celebrations

ALIGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest at the centenary celebrations of the Aligarh Muslim University via video link on December...

Forming new committee no solution: Protesting farmer leaders on SC suggestion

New Delhi: Protesting farmer unions on Wednesday said constituting a new panel to break the stalemate on the three new agri laws, as indicated...

Rahul Gandhi, Congress members walk out of defence parliamentary panel meeting

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other members of his party on Wednesday walked out of a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on...

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